#200 Former NHL Goalie Clint Malarchuk (voted #3 ep of 2014)#200 Former NHL Goalie Clint Malarchuk (voted #3 ep of 2014)
Mental Illness Happy Hour
Clint Malarchuk shares his battle with OCD, PTSD, and depression, revealing the power of therapy and support.
1:56:42•21 Nov 2014
Clint Malarchuk: From NHL Glory to Mental Health Advocate
“I think of the good times we've had and how emotionally tied we are and cannot do anything but fix the problem to ensure she is happy with me.”
Ever wondered what it's like to face your deepest fears on and off the ice? Former NHL goalie Clint Malarchuk shares his incredible journey on the Mental Illness Happy Hour podcast. Clint opens up about his tough childhood and the obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) that once fueled his athletic success but nearly cost him his life. He recounts the harrowing moment when a skate sliced his neck during a televised game in 1989, leading to severe PTSD, anxiety, and depression.
But Clint's story doesn't end in despair. He bravely discusses his suicide attempt and the long road to recovery, emphasizing the vital role of therapy and support groups. Raised with a 'cowboy' mentality that stigmatized mental health struggles as weakness, Clint's journey to healing is both heart-wrenching and inspiring. Tune in to hear how he overcame these challenges and found hope, breaking down stigmas along the way.
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